fair-division rule

noun

UK /feə dɪˈvɪʒən ruːl/

US /fer dɪˈvɪʒən rul/

A fair-division rule is a way to share things so that everyone gets a fair part.

The teacher used a fair-division rule to split the pizza equally among the students.

SYNONYMS

sharing rule equal-sharing rule fair-share rule allocation rule division principle

RELATED WORDS

fairness sharing allocation equity distribution

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mathematical method for dividing goods or resources among people so that each person believes their share is fair.

The fair-division rule helped the two brothers split their inheritance without arguing.

3. A principle in law or policy that ensures resources are distributed without bias.

The new fair-division rule in the company made sure bonuses were given out evenly.

4. A game rule that guarantees each player receives an equal or fair portion of the prizes.

According to the fair-division rule, the winning team split the prize money equally.